Revenge
NoMeansNo Lyrics


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You've spread your wings and learned to fly
You've tried and tried and now you've succeeded
Weil, that's too bad, that's too bad, that's too bad
I'm alive, that's too bad, that's too bad
Open your eyes, revenge, open your eyes
Revenge, open wide

you've fooled them once, you've fooled them twice
They think you're nice but no, you're just clever
That's too bad, that's too bad, that's too bad
My friend, that's too bad, that's too bad
This is the end, revenge, you die, you die
Revenge,

you want to know why? you want to know why?
You die? you die? you want to know why?
You want to know why? you die! you die!
That's too bad, that's too bad, that's too bad, I'm alive
That's too bad, that's too bad, I will survive
And the band played some good'ole
Rock'n'roll

what I want most in the whole wide world
Is a girl just a girl one who will keep me
From losing my mind one who will keep me
From losing my mind and she'll be the best
Girl in the whole wide world she'll be the
Best girl in the whole wide world
Revenge you die! you die! you die!





revenge.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to NoMeansNo's song "Revenge" seem to be about someone who has achieved success or is well-liked by others but is secretly deceptive and manipulative. The singer acknowledges that this person has "spread [their] wings and learned to fly" and "tried and tried and now [they've] succeeded," but then says "that's too bad" repeatedly, implying that the success is undeserved. The singer is clearly angry and seeking revenge, urging "revenge, open your eyes / Revenge, open wide."


The second verse seems to be directed specifically at someone the singer knows well, who has "fooled them once, [they've] fooled them twice" and is "just clever" but not really a good person. The singer seems to have been hurt by this deception and so seeks revenge on this person: "you die, you die / Revenge." The bridge that follows is a repetitive chant in which the singer repeats "you want to know why? you die!" several times before returning to the chorus with its initial plea for revenge.


The last stanza seems unrelated to the rest of the song, as the singer rambles on about wanting a girl who will keep them from losing their mind. It's possible that this is meant to contrast with the anger and violence of the earlier part of the song, or perhaps it's just supposed to be a random aside. Either way, "Revenge" is a dark and intense song about someone who feels wronged and seeks retribution.


Line by Line Meaning

You've spread your wings and learned to fly
You have improved and succeeded


You've tried and tried and now you've succeeded
You've worked hard and achieved your goals


Weil, that's too bad, that's too bad, that's too bad
Unfortunately, I don't care for your success


I'm alive, that's too bad, that's too bad
My survival is not good for you


Open your eyes, revenge, open your eyes
Be aware that revenge is coming


Revenge, open wide
Prepare for the consequences of your actions


you've fooled them once, you've fooled them twice
You have deceived others multiple times


They think you're nice but no, you're just clever
Others believe you are kind, but you are just manipulative


My friend, that's too bad, that's too bad
Unfortunately, I am not sympathetic to your situation


This is the end, revenge, you die, you die
Retaliation is here and it will lead to your death


Revenge,
Punishment for your actions


you want to know why? you want to know why?
Are you curious about the reason for your punishment?


You die? you die? you want to know why?
You're going to die and you're wondering why


That's too bad, that's too bad, that's too bad, I'm alive
It's unfortunate for you that I am still alive to initiate revenge


That's too bad, that's too bad, I will survive
I will persist and live on despite your harmful actions towards me


And the band played some good'ole Rock'n'roll
Life goes on despite the hardship and upheaval


what I want most in the whole wide world
My biggest desire


Is a girl just a girl one who will keep me
All I need is a companion who will support me


From losing my mind one who will keep me
Someone who will prevent me from going crazy


From losing my mind and she'll be the best
And this person will be the best at fulfilling this role


Girl in the whole wide world she'll be the
The woman of my dreams will be the one to keep me sane


Best girl in the whole wide world
I couldn't ask for anyone better


Revenge you die! you die! you die!
The revenge will lead to your death


revenge.
Swift justice for your actions




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN T. WILLIAMS

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